Chapter 34 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 34

exasperate (verb)

To irritate or provoke intensely; to make a feeling such as anger or frustration more extreme.

perusal (noun)

The act of reading or examining something carefully and thoroughly.

ardently (adverb)

With intense feeling, passion, or enthusiasm; fervently.

avowal (noun)

An open, frank declaration or acknowledgment of something, especially one's feelings or beliefs.

degradation (noun)

The condition of being lowered in status, dignity, or quality; a state considered beneath one's rank.

insensible (adjective)

Unaware of or indifferent to something; unable to feel or perceive (in Austen's usage, not immune to).

conciliate (verb)

To win over or reconcile; to make someone less angry or hostile by making a gesture of goodwill.

misrepresentation (noun)

A false or misleading account of the nature of something; a distortion of the truth.

contemptuously (adverb)

In a manner showing open disrespect or scorn; with an attitude that something or someone is beneath consideration.

abhorrence (noun)

A feeling of extreme disgust and hatred; something that one finds utterly detestable.

disapprobation (noun)

Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds; formal condemnation or censure.

mortification (noun)

A feeling of humiliation, shame, or wounded pride; deep embarrassment.

mantelpiece (noun)

A structure of wood or stone above and around a fireplace, often serving as a shelf.

fortnight (noun)

A period of two weeks, commonly used in British English.

composure (noun)

The state of being calm, self-possessed, and in control of one's feelings and expressions.